Location: Midlands & UK-Wide Travel Required
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Company Vehicle + Benefits
Job Overview
Join a Growing Business with Exciting Projects Across the UK.
Due to continued business success and a strong pipeline of exciting projects commencing throughout 2026, Cawarden is seeking an experienced Civils & Groundworks Site Manager to join our expanding team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and experienced professional to play a key role in delivering high-quality civils and groundworks projects across the UK, with a particular focus on the Midlands region.
The Role
As a Site Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all on-site activities, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on time, and within budget. You will lead site teams, coordinate resources, maintain client relationships, and ensure the highest standards of health, safety, and operational excellence are consistently achieved.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and monitor all site personnel, including subcontractors.
- Conduct site inductions and brief personnel on project Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
- Ensure full compliance with all current Health & Safety legislation and company procedures.
- Plan works effectively, ensuring appropriate risk assessments, methods of work, and control measures are in place before activities commence.
- Develop and maintain professional working relationships with clients and stakeholders.
- Ensure all site personnel and subcontractors are suitably trained, competent, and compliant.
- Coordinate labour, machinery, plant, fuel, and site resources.
- Complete all statutory and company documentation, including:
- Daily site diaries
- Equipment and machinery inspections
- Electronic reporting via computer and/or tablet
- Deliver daily safety and operational briefings to site teams.
- Prepare and submit weekly progress reports, including photographs, to Senior Management.
- Participate in ongoing training and professional development activities.
- Uphold Cawarden's company values, standards, and professional reputation.
Please note: These duties are not exhaustive. The successful candidate will be expected to undertake a range of responsibilities to support project requirements and business needs.
About You
We're looking for someone who is:
- Confident, professional, and enthusiastic.
- Flexible and willing to travel and work across the UK.
- Highly organised with excellent time management skills.
- Detail-oriented and committed to quality.
- Able to perform effectively under pressure and meet challenging deadlines.
- A proactive self-starter who approaches challenges positively.
- A collaborative team player with strong leadership skills.
Essential Qualifications & Experience
- SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme)
- CSCS Black or Gold Card
- First Aid at Work
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Strong IT and computer skills
- Minimum 5 years' experience in a Site Management role within Civils and Groundworks
Desirable
- Temporary Works Supervisor Certification
What We Offer
- Competitive salary package
- Company vehicle
- Overtime opportunities
- Ongoing training and career development
- Government Pension Scheme
- 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Employee social events
- Company IT equipment provided
Apply Today
Imagine yourself as a key part of our continued growth and success.
If you're passionate about the Civils & Groundworks industry and are looking for an exciting new challenge with a growing and respected business, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and become part of the Cawarden team.
About Cawarden
Cawarden is a Derbyshire-based, family-led specialist contractor delivering demolition, asbestos removal, remediation, earthworks, civils and groundworks across the UK. Through standalone expertise and integrated solutions, we create opportunity by transforming complex sites responsibly and preparing the ground for what’s next.
Pay: £50,000.00-£60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company car
- Company events
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
